The four comedians who will be featured in the show are Mike Morse, Robin Fox, Grover Silcox and the Legendary Wid.

Mike Morse will be the headliner and the other three will also bring their own spice to the show.

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Comedian Michael Baldwin, also known as “The Legendary Wid,” acquired his nickname years ago when he was arrested for hitchhiking without I.D. (W.I.D.) and the nickname just stuck. The Legendary Wid is a comic who uses props in his shows and causes his audiences to roar with his funny and relevant puns.

The Wid used to own two antique stores in New Brunswick, N.J., where he sold antiques to Rutgers students.

He would use antiques lying around the shops to tell jokes and this is how his career as a prop comic took flight. Ever since, he has been collecting all kinds of props. He uses regular household items as well as others he purchases from thrift stores or garage sales.

The Legendary Wid said, “I know a good prop when I see it. Because people have to be able to see the props up onstage with me, I can’t buy tiny items. I love to go to garage sales, yard sales, flea markets and every kind of sale there is because I’m a big collector. I collect books, records, toys, and I also make art work with these found objects.”

When asked where he keeps all of his props, the Wid added, “I am a great customer to public storage!” He uses multiple storage spaces to store his props.

Some of his favorite props are hula-hoops, big stuffed lions and a big cow from a Christmas manger scene. Sometimes he improvises, but some of the time he also has routines set up and some of his ad-libs are thought out beforehand.

When asked what props are most successful, he responded, “Every show is different. Sometimes you get bigger laughs from certain items — it really depends on the show. Sometimes there is a big laugh with every prop and sometimes people won’t understand the pun or joke. The simplest props and puns are usually the most successful since people know exactly what it is that I am holding up.”

The Legendary Wid has performed at the Centre Square Fire Company in the past.

He said, “I had a wonderful time. I just kept laughing at the fact that the company was called ‘Centre Square’ because I was thinking about the television show … but the people were very nice last time I was there — they helped me load in my props, since I have a truckload of props.”

During the comedy show, the Wid stated he will be a “wandering minstrel, playing from table to table —which makes it a little more personal. Last time I was there, I headlined. This time I’m doing a more personable act. I will roam like a gypsy violin player.”

The Legendary Wid believes it is extremely important to participate in this comedy show for the fire company.

He said, “They are good people and they are in a great industry. They are very proud and ready to laugh. They put their lives on the line for us. It’s their day; it’s nice to make people happy that are in that kind of work. Fire departments always make a great audience and I am excited!”

The Wid stated, “My truckload of props and four great comedians will entice people to come out and see the comedy show. These are some of the best hand-picked comedians out there. The firehouse picked some great comedians that will adapt great to the night. Everyone should laugh — it’s 2013 — enough whining! It’s time to laugh!”